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Today’s Lesson 8 topic: SPIRITUAL GIFTS VERSUS FRUIT

Date: 26 October 2025

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TOPIC: SPIRITUAL GIFTS VERSUS FRUIT

OPENING PRAYER:
Father, help me to distinguish between the workings of spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:
The teacher should allow the assistant teacher to review the lesson for the previous week.

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11

4 Now there are diversities of gifts, but the same Spirit.
5 And there are differences of administrations, but the same Lord.
6 And there are diversities of operations, but it is the same God which worketh all in all.
7 But the manifestation of the Spirit is given to every man to profit withal.

8 For to one is given by the Spirit the word of wisdom; to another the word of knowledge by the same Spirit;
9 To another faith by the same Spirit; to another the gifts of healing by the same Spirit;
10 To another the working of miracles; to another prophecy; to another discerning of spirits; to another divers kinds of tongues; to another the interpretation of tongues:
11 But all these worketh that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.

MEMORY VERSE:

“For the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness and righteousness and truth.”
Ephesians 5:9.

INTRODUCTION

The distinction between spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit is essential for understanding their roles in a believer’s life.

Both come from the Holy Spirit but serve different pur-poses: one focuses on service and edification, while the other reflects character and spiritual maturity.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach the church, the distinction between spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this study, students are expected to:

1. Understand how spiritual gifts work.
2. Know what the fruit of the Spirit means.
3. Clearly distinguish between spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit.

TEACHING PLAN:

To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should

1. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discus-sion, and do class activities and assignments.
2. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the wellbeing of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
3. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignments.

TEXT REVIEW: 1 Corinthians 12:4-11.

1. In the above scripture, the apostle Paul draws attention to the diversity of gifts given by the Holy Spirit. He also noted that there are differences in administration but the same Lord. He further stated that all these gifts were given for the benefit of all.
2. Kindly identify the spiritual gifts mentioned in the Bible text
   i….
   ii….
   iii …
   iv….
   v …
   vi. …
   vii…
   viii…
   ix. …

The spiritual gifts are given as God wills and for His glory.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

The teacher should a~ ply the two-lesson outline teaching time.

LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE UNDERSTANDING

A. Spiritual gifts are supernatural abilities given by the Holy Spirit to equip believers for ministry, service in the body of Christ and glorify God (1 Corinthians 12:7; 1 Corinthians 14:26).

i. Each believer receives at least one gift.
ii. These gifts include prophecy, healing, teaching, serving, giving, and leadership, among others (Romans 12:6-8; 1 Corinthians 12:8-10).
iii. The Holy Spirit determines who receives each gift, ensuring the diversity and unity of the body of Christ (1 Corinthians 12:11).
iv. While gifts are freely given, they require active use, growth, and stewardship through practice, prayer, and learning (1 Timothy 4:14).

B. The fruit of the Spirit represents the character traits and virtues that grow in believers as they walk closely with God (Galatians 5:25).

i. It reflects the personality of Christ, including love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control, righteousness and truth (Galatians 5:22-23; Ephesians 5:9).
ii. The fruit is produced through abiding in Christ: a close relationship with Him enables believers to reflect His nature (John 15:4-5).
iii. The fruit of the Spirit is a sign of spiritual growth and maturity (2 Peter 3:18).
iv. A believer’s life is recognised by the presen.~ of these virtues (Matthew 7:16-20).
v. Growth in the fruit requires intentionality, including obedience to God’s word, prayer, and avoiding sinful influences (Psalm 1:1-3).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

Do you have any preference between the two, why? (Teachers to balance student’s preferences by stressing the complementary effect of the fruit and gifts).

LESSON OUTLINE 2: KEY DIFFERENCES

1. Both spiritual gifts and the fruit of the Spirit are essential for a balanced Christian life.
2. However, spiritual gifts empower believers for ministry, while the fruit of the Spirit shapes them into Christ-like individuals.
3. Spiritual gifts focus on abilities for service while the fruit of the Spirit focuses on the character and maturity of the believer.
4. Spiritual gifts are given to each believer uniquely whereas all the key components of the fruit are expected to be evident in every believer.
5. A believer is given Spiritual gifts to edify others but the fruit is produced to reflect Christ’s nature.
6. Spiritual gifts are diverse and specific to roles given to each believer. However, the fruit of the Spirit are unified and holistic traits.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

What will you do to develop the fruit of the Spirit in you?

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 26 October 2025

Spiritual gifts help the believer to be effective in service while the fruit of the Spirit ensures the believer is rooted in godly character.

EVALUATION:
Mention five of the fruit of the Holy Spirit.

CLOSING PRAYER:
Father, let me not just manifest gifts of the Spirit, let me also have fruit to show in Jesus’ name.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 8

State two (2) key differences between spiritual gifts and fruit (5×2=10 Marks).

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Today’s Lesson 7 topic: REPAIRING THE ALTAR

Date: 19 October 2025

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TOPIC: REPAIRING THE ALTAR

OPENING PRAYER:
Father, create a clean heart in me in the name of Jesus.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:
The teacher should review the lesson for the previous week.

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Kings 18:30-32

30 And Elijah said unto all the people, Come near unto me. And all the people came near unto him. And he repaired the altar of the Lord that was broken down.
31 And Elijah took twelve stones, according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob, unto whom the word of the Lord came, saying, Israel shall be thy name:
32 And with the stones he built an altar in the name of the Lord: and he made a trench about the altar, as great as would contain two measures of seed.

MEMORY VERSE:

“Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10

INTRODUCTION

A physical altar is a raised platform in a place of worship where offerings are made to honour God. Altars have always played a significant role in God’s relationship with His people across generations: Noah (Genesis 8:20), Abraham (Genesis 22:9), Jacob (Genesis 35:7), and Moses (Exodus 17:15), all built altars as points of connection with God.

Similarly, there is a spiritual altar within our hearts that must be prepared and maintained to experience God’s presence and achieve all-round victory. When our relationship with God falters, every aspect of our life is affected

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach the church, how to approach the spiritual altar.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this study students are expected to:

1. Understand the importance of altars to Christians.
2. Identify altar destroyers.
3. Know how to repair the broken or defiled altar.

TEACHING PLAN:

To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should

1. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discus-sion, and do class activities and assignments.
2. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the wellbeing of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
3. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignments.

TEXT REVIEW: 1 Kings 18:30-32.

A. The above passage captures the significance of repairing, and building God’s altar, to restore relationship with Him and demonstrate the power of genuine faith. The Prophet Elijah followed some processes before calling on God. Kindly identify five (5) things he did
i….
ii. …
iii. …
iv …
v. …

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline teaching time.

LESSON OUTLINE 1: ALTAR DESTROYERS

1. When we neglect God’s altar, we inevitably build others; devoting our time, talents, treasures, ener-gies, efforts, earnings, etc. to such (1 Kings 18:18-21).
2. Actions that damage our relationship with God include:

1. Sin (Isaiah 59:2).
2. Idolatry – placing anything or anyone above God (Ezekiel 14:5).
3. Seeking benefits instead of seeking God (John 6:26).
4. A divided heart, trying to serve both God and at the same time conforming to worldly patterns (Matthew 6:24; Romans 12:2).
5. Negative influences (1 Corinthians 15:33).
6. People-pleasing, prioritising others’ approval over God’s (Galatians 1:10).
7. Pride, which distances us from His grace (Psalm 138:6).
8. Unbelief that leads to spiritual drift (Hebrews 3:12).
9. Disobedience to God’s commands (1 Samuel 12:15).
10. Lukewarmness is a half-hearted approach to faith (Revelation 3:16).

C. Neglecting God shifts our devotion away from Him, creating barriers to the deep relationship He desires with us.

CLASS ACTIVITY:

What do you think can destroy your altar as a Christian?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: THE ACT OF MENDING

1. To repair is to restore what is damaged to good condition. Repairing the altar symbolises restoring one’s relationship with God.
2. A broken connection with Him can be rebuilt when we:

1. Repent and return to our “first love” (Revelation 2:4-5; Jeremiah 2:2): Repentance involves changing our actions and reigniting the early devotion we once had, such as praying, Bible study and sharing our faith. In these “Last Days,” as love grows cold (Matthew 24:12), rebuilding our altar starts with returning to these foundational practices.

2. Offer ourselves as a living sacrifice (Romans 12:1): True surrender involves giving our body and soul to God’s will, living in complete submission to His purpose.

3. Rededicate ourselves to God (Titus 3:5): Rededication is transformative. It is a return to God’s loving embrace, celebrating His grace, and committing to live according to His word.

4. Seek restoration, forgiveness, and healing through humility and obedience. His mercy and unfailing love make complete restoration possible (2 Chronicles 7:14).

5. Surrender fully to God (James 4:7. Acknowledge God’s sovereignty and trust t… plans (Psalm 135:6, Isaiah 55:8-9). Absolute surrender is to let go of our ways and embrace His ways.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Have you ever felt disconnected from God? How were you restored?

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 19 October 2025

Restoring our relationship with God is a journey of humility, love, and complete trust in His power and purpose.

EVALUATION:

Mention three actions that can break down your relationship with your maker.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, I receive the grace to repair and rebuild every broken altar in my life in the name of Jesus.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 7

State two (2) important steps you will take to rebuild God’s altar in your heart (No Marks).

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Today’s Lesson 6 topic: VAIN WORSHIP

Date: 12 October 2025

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TOPIC: VAIN WORSHIP

OPENING PRAYER:
Father, teach me how to worship You acceptably in Jesus’ name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:
The teacher should allow the assistant teacher to review the lesson for the previous week.

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Matthew 15:7-9

7 Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying,
8 This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me.
9 But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men.

MEMORY VERSE:

“Wherefore the Lord said, forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men.” Isaiah 29:13.

INTRODUCTION

The word “vain” means empty or without value. “Worship” is reverence and adoration directed towards God, be it the lifting of hands, spoken words, or sung songs.

Worship should not be a mere ritual, but an expression of love, and submission to God even in the time of adversity (Job 1:20-21). Unlike common beliefs, it neither begins nor ends with the singing quota of our Christian gatherings.

Vain worship is unacceptable before God and it is an attitude abhorred by Him. This lesson uncovers vain worship and highlights the biblical direction for true worship.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach the church, the correct approach to worship.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this study, students are expected to:

1. Understand the term “vain worship.”
2. Identify some pointers to vain worship.
3. Know the concerns for vain worship.
4. Embrace a call to true worship.

TEACHING PLAN:

To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should

1. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discussion, and do class activities and assignments.
2. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the wellbeing of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
3. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignments.

TEXT REVIEW: Matthew 15:7-9.

A. According to the scripture above, Jesus described the evidence of vain worshippers with reference to the writings of the Prophet Isaiah.

Identify these five (5) pieces of evidence
i. …
ii. …
iii. …
iv …
v …

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline teaching time.

LESSON OUTLINE 1: POINTERS AND CONCERNS

A. Certain human manifestations point to vain worship:

1. Vain worshippers place importance on being seen outwardly by all as reverencing God (Luke 18:10-12).
2. It is only about superficial Worship such as honouring God with lips or maintaining a ‘holier-than-thou’ appearance with neither connection of the heart nor inner transformation (Isaiah 29:13; Matthew 23:27-28).
3. It is saying the right things but not truly engaging with God (Matthew 15:8).
4. It is being legalistic i.e. following human traditions and prioritising rituals and man-made commandments to take precedence over true devotion to God (Mark 7:6-9).

B. One concern for those who promote vain worship is that they cannot continue in deception forever (Galatians 6:7-8). This is because:

1. God rejects worship that does not come from the heart (Amos 5:21-23, Matthew 7:21-23).
2. Focusing on traditions rather than personal faith weakens the relationship with God (Galatians 1:14).
3. Vain worshippers are also, often led into misguided religion, in which they risk replacing godliness with human practices (Colossians 2:8).

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

What other things have you observed about vain worshippers?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: A CALL TO TRUE WORSHIP

A. God has called us to authentic worship which begins with true repentance and renewal of mind (Acts 3:19). Hence:

1. True worship, does not start or end in church but is evident in every aspect of life (John 4:21-23).
2. It is therefore a lifestyle that must be lived daily (Romans 12:1).
3. Our Lord, Jesus Christ explains that it must be done “in spirit and in truth” (John 4:24).

B. True worship comes from the heart and is based on God’s truth (Philippians 3:3). Also:

1. It aligns with the will of God and is evidenced by love, obedience and reverence (1 Samuel 15:22; 2 Samuel 23:15-16).
2. It always exercises genuine faith, devotion, and a commitment to God’s word (Psalm 119:37-38).
3. We must submit to the leading of God, this gives Him pleasure and no true worship can be better than that (Romans 8:14).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

What will you regularly do to offer acceptable worship to God?

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 12 October 2025

Desist from ritualistic and fruitless worship; God can only be worshipped acceptably in spirit and in truth.

EVALUATION:

Compare and contrast vain and true worship.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, I receive the grace… worship You in Spirit and in Truth.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 6

State five (5) pointers to vain worship (2×5=10)

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Today’s Lesson 5 topic: MY ENEMY: SATAN

Date: 5 October 2025

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TOPIC: MY ENEMY: SATAN

OPENING PRAYER:

Father, uncover every satanic device before me in Jesus’ mighty name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

The assistant teacher should review the lesson for the previous week.

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: Isaiah 14:12-17

12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, which didst weaken the nations!
13 For thou hast said in thine heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God: I will sit also upon the mount of the congregation, in the sides of the north:
14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will be like the most High.
15 Yet thou shalt be brought down to hell, to the sides of the pit.
16 They that see thee shall narrowly look upon thee, and consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms;
17 That made the world as a wilderness, and destroyed the cities thereof; that opened not the house of his prisoners?

MEMORY VERSE:

“Therefore rejoice, ye heavens, and ye that dwell in them. Woe to the inhabiters of the earth and of the seal for the devil is come down unto you, having great wrath, because he knoweth that he hath but a short time.” Revelation 12:12.

INTRODUCTION

The “world” is a battleground and the Christian life is a warfare. As Christians, we have a terrible enemy-Satan; who wants to destroy us (John 10:10a). Paul called on Christians to be “good soldiers” of the Lord Jesus Christ (2 Timothy 2:3) and “to war a good warfare” (1 Timothy 1:18). Satan and his fallen angels are spirit-beings we cannot see, but they are real enemies of every child of God (Ephesians 6:11-12).

We need to study the enemy’s tactics to understand how to resist him.

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To teach the church, how to maintain perpetual victory over Satan.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this study, students are expected to:

1. Recognize Satan as a real enemy.
2. Understand Satan’s strategies.
3. Learn how to resist Satan and his agents.

TEACHING PLAN:

To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should

1. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discus-sion, and do class activities and assignments.
2. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the wellbeing of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
3. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignments.

TEXT REVIEW: Isaiah 14:12-17.

A. This passage provides a poetic description of the fall of a once-great figure, commonly referred to as Lucifer (later known as Satan). Identify five errors he committed according to what he said using the word “I”
i. …
ii. …
iii. …
iv. …
v. …

B. In response to Lucifer’s error, God said

i. Yet thou shall ………V15.
ii. They that see thee … … V16.

C. Satan’s core task is to cause a chaotic situation by provoking destruction and keeping people in bondage.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline teaching time.

LESSON OUTLINE 1: SATAN’S STRATEGY

1. Satan’s terrible mission against man is to steal, kill and destroy (John 10:10a).
2. He knows that he has been defeated and eternally condemned to the lake of fire, but he wants to take as many people as possible with him (Revelation 20:7-10; 2 Peter 2:4). He does this by using

1. Lies: The Devil is called a liar and the father of all lies (John 8:44) who always attempts to counterfeit God’s principles and instructions through deception (Genesis 3:4-5; 13; Revelation 20:10).
2. Fear: He uses fear to keep people in bondage and make them stagnant (1 Peter 5:8).
3. Confusion: e.g. false doctrines (1 Timothy 4:1-3).
4. Temptation and accusation: He tempts us to act on addictive urges and to yield to lust, im-pulses, selfishness and greed (Luke 4:13; 1Thes-salonians 3:5). He further accuses and condemns us for failing (Revelation 12:10).
5. Contention. The Devil understands that disagreement is a potent weapon to subdue the limitless power in unity. (1 Corinthians 11:18; Acts 15:39).
6. Discouragement/depression. Satan effectively uses this tool on believers (1 Kings 19:4).
7. Affliction. Satan afflicts people with sickness to hinder their efficiency (Job 2:7). He also afflic when he gains access to a man’s life through un-confessed sin (Psalm 107:17).

CLASS ACTIVITY:

Share any attack Satan has ever launched against you.

LESSON OUTLINE 2: HOW TO RESIST

1. When you are tempted, submit yourself to God and command the devil to leave (James 4:7).
2. Use the scriptures to subdue him (Matthew 4:4-11)
3. Locate the way out – escape route (1 Corinthians 10:13)
4. When Satan lies to you, ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the truth and search the scriptures (Johr 8:32; 5:39a).
5. When there is contention and conflict that can degenerate into disunity, seek to make peace immediately without delay (Hebrews 12:14; Romans 12:18).
6. To overcome the strategy of discouragement/depression, engage yourself in serving others; work hard and avoid idleness, listen to godly music, recount your blessings and encourage yourself in the place of prayer (Ephesians 5:19; 1 Samuel 30:6).
7. If you are sick, request prayer from Elders in the Church or mature believers and exercise your faith in God’s ability to heal (James 5:14-15).

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Have you used any methods above to defeat Satan’s strategy? Share with the class.

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 5 October 2025

The word of God is a powerful tool given to believers to overcome Satan.

EVALUATION:

The students should give reason(s) Christians are called to be good soldiers of Christ as well as four ways to resist the devil.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, I frustrate any satanic agenda against me in the name of Jesus.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 5

State five (5) tips to resist the devil (2×5=10 Marks).

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Today’s Lesson 4 topic: GOD’S TEMPLE

Date: 28 September 2025

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TOPIC: GOD’S TEMPLE

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OPENING PRAYER:

Father, enlighten me about Your dwelling place and how to hallow it in Jesus’ name.

PREVIOUS KNOWLEDGE:

The teacher should review the lesson for the previous week.

BIBLE READING

BIBLE PASSAGE: 1 Corinthians 6:16-20

16 What? know ye not that he which is joined to an harlot is one body? for two, saith he, shall be one flesh.
17 But he that is joined unto the Lord is one spirit.
18 Flee fornication. Every sin that a man doeth is without the body; but he that committeth fornication sinneth against his own body.
19 What? know ye not that your body is the temple of the Holy Ghost which is in you, which ye have of God, and ye are not your own?
20 For ye are bought with a price: therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God’s.

MEMORY VERSE:

“Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you?” 1 Corinthians 3:16.

INTRODUCTION

In the Old Testament, the temple of God was a physical structure in Jerusalem, a sacred place where God’s presence dwelled. The Greek word for “temple” is ‘naos, meaning the dwelling place of God.

In the New Testament, however, the temple is no longer a building but the physical body of every believer. When we surrender our lives to Jesus Christ, our body becomes His temple, and our heart becomes His throne (1 Corinthians 3:16).

TEACHER’S DIARY

LESSON AIM:

To deepen the understanding of the church about the temple of God and how it should be reverenced.

TEACHING OBJECTIVES:

Through this lesson, students should be able to:

1. Understand the constituents of God’s temple
2. Distinguish between the temples of the Old and New Testaments.
3. Know how to hallow the temple of God.

TEACHING PLAN:

To achieve the above-stated objectives, the teacher should:

1. Allow the students to recite the memory verse, read the Bible passage, contribute to the discus-sion, and do class activities and assignments.
2. Allow the Assistant Teacher to see to the wellbeing of the class, and mark attendance and assignment.
3. Teach the lesson outline, summarise, conclude, evaluate the lesson and give assignments.

TEXT REVIEW: 1 Corinthians 6:16-20.

A. The apostle Paul established in his epistle to the Corinthian church that the believer’s body must not be contaminated with immorality (V16).

This is because;

i. He that is joined …V17.

B. Therefore, believers must flee fornication.

i. Because … V18b.

ii. But he that committeth fornication … …V18c.

C. One of the evidences that your body is God’s temple is that:

i. The Holy Ghost …V19b.

ii. Which ye have of God, and ………V19c.

D. For ye are bought with a price: therefore

i. Glorify God……..V2Ob.

ii. And in your spirit, …..V20c.

TEACHING METHOD:

The Lecture Method.

TIME MANAGEMENT:

The teacher should apply the two-lesson outline teaching time.

LESSON OUTLINE 1: THE BELIEVER’S BODY

A. The apostle Paul profoundly describes the Church as the body of Christ and a sacred temple where God dwells.

1. He calls the Church “a holy temple in the Lord,” emphasising its unity as a spiritual family and dwelling place for God’s presence (Ephesians 2:19-22).

2. As believers, we are not just part of this collective temple but are individual temples of the Holy Spirit. Paul reminds us, “Do you not know that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit?” (1Corinthians 6:19).

3. He warns that defiling God’s temple invites His judgement (1 Corinthians 3:1Z).

B. i. We become God’s temple through spiritual re-birth, as His Spirit comes to dwell within us (John 3:3-7; 2 Corinthians 6:16).

ii. This transformation makes us new creations in Christ, called to glorify God both in body and spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).

C. It is a dangerous deception to believe that God only cares about our hearts while our bodies are inconsequential:

i. Such thinking leads to practices that dishonour the temple God has made sacred

ii. Our lives: body, soul, and spirit, must reflect His holiness (1 Thessalonians 5:23), as His presen.. within us calls for reverence and obedience.

CLASS ACTIVITY 1:

What will you continue to do to keep God’s temple clean?

LESSON OUTLINE 2: REASONS BELIEVERS ARE GOD’S TEMPLE

Here are some reasons believers are God’s temple:

1. God’s Spirit dwells in believers thus, making their bodies a sacred dwelling place (1Corinthians 3:16).
2. Believers are temples of the Holy Spirit, purchased by Christ’s sacrifice (1 Corinthians 6:19-20).
3. God lives among His people, making them His temple and dwelling (2 Corinthians 6:16).
4. Like living stones, believers are built into a spiritual house where God’s Spirit resides (Ephesians 2:22).
5. As God’s temple, believers serve as a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ (1 Peter 2:5).
6. Being God’s temple calls believers to live holy lives, reflecting God’s holiness (1 Corinthians 3:17).
7. As God’s dwelling place, believers are transformed into His likeness, with His glory revealed through them (2 Corinthians 3:18).

These points emphasise the profound identity and responsibility of believers as God’s temple, showcasing the sacred connection between God and His people.

CLASS ACTIVITY 2:

Take a moment to appreciate God for making you His temple.

CONCLUSION: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual 28 September 2025

Being the temple of God is not merely a symbolic idea; it is a profound reality that demands we live in purity, honour, and submis-sion, offering ourselves as vessels for His glory.

EVALUATION:

Compare and contrast between the Old and New Testament temples.

CLOSING PRAYER:

Father, I receive the grace to present my body as a living sacrifice to You every day of my life.

ASSIGNMENT: RCCG Sunday School Teachers Manual Lesson 4

State five (5) things to keep your body healthy (2×5=10 Marks).

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